Totally awesome travel totes for mom that won’t break the bank

If you’re a mom on a trip with her kids, you probably feel like you’ve got everything you might need, whatever happens — minor injuries, delays, hunger, thirst, meltdowns — not to mention your electronic devices, passports, if you’re leaving the country, toys, itineraries and maybe even a guidebook. That’s not even accounting for all the extra supplies you need when traveling with a baby or toddler.

That’s why that bag is so important. (Are you listening dads and kids?) You don’t want to end up like I did on my way out of the country with a bag that broke at the airport.

With Mother’s Day a week away, there’s no better time to splurge on a new tote for mom. I’ve become a fan of the large MZ Wallace Metro Tote($225) because it is lightweight, made of quilted stain- and water-resistant nylon, foldable, rollable, packable, zips up and includes three detachable travel pouches.